Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut seeks compassionate individuals with a great love for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Residential Specialist, you would be taking care of and supporting program participants with disabilities in either a group home or personal place of residence.

Available Shifts: 1 shift in Hartford; 5 shifts in Manchester (shift differential where applicable)

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1^st^of the month, following 30 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time(For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays(based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available forFull-TimeTeam Members

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily living tasks required for participants.
• Guide residents to become more self-sufficient and independent.
• Depending on the resident's level of need, assist them with self-care, medication management, money management, and maintaining a household.
• Teach individuals proper communication, mobility, community transportation, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide daily briefing of activities to supervisor and complete daily documentation.
• Work with program participants at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments.
• Provide round-trip transportation to outings and appointments for program participants.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep the program participant in line of sight.
• Performs personal care assistance as required.

Position Requirements:

• All Residential Specialists must receive the COVID-19 vaccine or test for COVID-19 every week.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• High School Diploma and experience working with persons with disabilities are required.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions. (only include in job posting if position includes overnight shift)

Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization, welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds.